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"Historia" is a form of "historia", a noun which is often translated as "history". "Historial" is a noun which is often translated as "record". Learn more about the difference between "historial" and "historia" below.
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. record
En el historial del preso figuran dos robos a mano armada.In the inmate's record there appear two cases of armed robbery.
b. history
Según tu historial médico, tuviste viruela a los seis años.According to your medical history, you contracted smallpox when you were six years old.
a. history
En "Opciones" puedes borrar el historial de navegación.You can clear your browsing history by going to "Options."
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la historia(
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. history
Es sin duda una de las mentes más brillantes de la historia.There's no doubt she is one of the greatest minds in history.
a. story
La película cuenta la historia de una mujer que ha perdido a su hijo.The film tells the story of a woman who has lost her child.
a. history
Quiere estudiar historia y dedicarse a la enseñanza.He wants to study history and pursue a teaching career.
a. history
Los CDs ya son historia.CD's are already history.
a. story
¡Ya estoy harto de tus historias! ¿Lo vas a hacer o no?I've had enough of your stories! ¿Are you going to do it or not?
a. tale
No quiero que vayas por ahí contando historias sobre mí.I don't want you to go around telling tales about me.
a. affair
Ha tenido varias historias con mujeres casadas.He has had several affairs with married women.
a. business
Estaba metido en una historia muy turbia.He was involved in some very shady business.
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